Liver and Pancreas Services

When you need help managing the debilitating conditions affecting your hepatobiliary system — the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder — our hepatobiliary specialists are here for you. 

We listen to your concerns, explain your options and work with you to create a care plan that fits your life.

Our approach to liver and pancreas services

At UCI Health, we are committed to providing you with the best care for your liver and pancreas health. 

Whether you're dealing with a chronic condition or facing a serious diagnosis, our team of specialists works together to create a personalized treatment plan for you.

Comprehensive care for your needs

We offer a range of advanced treatments tailored to your specific condition, from minimally invasive procedures to leading-edge surgeries. Our team includes specialists who are fellowship trained in liver and pancreas diseases, ensuring you receive the highest level of expertise and support.

What you can expect at UCI Health

Personalized treatment plans: We take the time to understand your health needs and design a plan that fits you.

State-of-the-art technology: Our advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options help us provide the best care in the region.

Compassionate support: We focus on your comfort and well-being, guiding you through each step of your treatment journey, including recovery—physically, mentally and emotionally.

Team-based care: From your physicians and surgeons, to nurses and nurse practitioners, to physical therapists, to community support groups, your care is in the hands of a multispeciality team working together for you and with you.

University expertise: As the only academic health system in Orange County, we bring the latest research and innovative treatments directly to your care, ensuring you receive innovativeoptions tailored to your needs.

No matter what challenges you're facing with your liver or pancreas, our team is here to help you every step of the way.

Why choose UCI Health for liver and pancreas services?

Leading the way in care

Our surgeons are pioneers in laparoscopic pancreas surgery, a technique that reduces side effects and shortens recovery time. We’re one of the few centers in the U.S. to offer this minimally invasive surgery, performing more of these procedures on the West Coast than any other institution. We are also leaders in hepatitis C treatment, offering you the latest advances to help manage your condition.

Research-based care for you

Our specialists are constantly conducting clinical trials and researching innovative treatments, such as the surgical transplantation of human islet cells for type 1 diabetes. This research, funded by the North American Foundation for the Cure of Diabetes, is part of our commitment to finding new solutions for you.

Multidisciplinary approach

Our team of surgeons, medical oncologists, interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and hepatology experts attend a weekly tumor board to discuss the latest patient health updates and consult with one another.

Comprehensive care, tailored to you

No matter your condition, we work closely with other UCI Health specialists at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. This center is one of only 57 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country, and the only one in Orange County, ensuring you receive the best care possible.

Leading-edge technology for your treatment

We are proud to be one of the few institutions in California offering NanoKnife® ablation. This advanced technique uses electrical energy, instead of heat or extreme cold, to target and kill tumor cells, providing you with a more effective treatment option.

Expert support when you need it most

As part of Orange County’s only academic health system, our specialists not only have access to the latest therapies, but they also perform a high number of liver surgeries and complex biliary procedures for bile duct cancers.